SIPPICAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in MARION, MA was fined $8,788 by CMS following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SIPPICAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (MARION, MA) — $8,788 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SIPPICAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in MARION, MA was fined $8,788 by CMS following 19 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.